PORK CHOPS WITH PEAR STUFFING

Pork Chops with Pear Stuffing image

My husband loves pork and stuffing, so this recipe combines the best of both worlds for him. With a vegetable and salad, this dish really perks up our dinner table during the week.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 pork chops (1/2 inch thick)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1-3/4 cups corn-bread stuffing mix
1 fresh pear, diced
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/2 cup water

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chops in oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until chops are lightly browned; drain and set aside. Add butter to skillet; saute celery and onion until tender. Remove from the heat Add stuffing mix, pear, pecans, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper; mix well. Add water; toss gently to moisten. , Spoon a fourth of the stuffing on one pork chop; top with another chop and secure with string. Repeat with remaining chops and stuffing. Stand chops vertically, but not touching, in a deep roasting pan. Add water to a depth of 1/4 in. , Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Uncover and bake 5 minutes longer to brown. Remove string.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671 calories, Fat 33g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 187mg cholesterol, Sodium 711mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 64g protein.